White Balance

For natural colors, press the WB button and choose a setting that matches the light source.

Option

Description

AUTO

White balance adjusted automatically.
hMeasure a value for white balance.

kSelecting this option displays a list of color temperatures (P51); highlight a temperature and press MENU/OK.

iFor subjects in direct sunlight.jFor subjects in the shade.kUse under “daylight” fluorescent lights.lUse under “warm white” fluorescent lights.mUse under “cool white” fluorescent lights.nUse under incandescent lighting.h: Custom White Balance

Choose hto adjust white balance for unusual lighting conditions. White balance measurement options will be displayed; frame a white object so that it fills the LCD monitor and press the shutter button all the way down to measure white balance.

If “COMPLETED!” is displayed, press MENU/OK to set white balance to the measured value.

If “UNDER” is displayed, raise exposure compensation (P44) and try again.If “OVER” is displayed, lower exposure compensation and try again.

a

For greater precision, adjust PFILM SIMULATION, NISO, and UDYNAMIC RANGE before measuring white balance.

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